AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXIX, Issue 143, 9 August 1911, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

A NEW ZEALAND WOMAN’S

DEATH. By Electric Telegraph—Copyright United Press Association. Sydney, August 8. At the inquest on Mary Wilson a verdict of suicide was returned. A stewardess of the Mahcno gave evidence that she joined the vessel at Auckland. Deceased iiad mentioned that she had been to see a doctor. [There is now a doubt as to whether the woman came from Now Zealand. j mST INGUISH ED PASSENGERS. Fremantle, August 8. The Ostcrley arrived from London to-day. Madame Melba and Sir John Kirk, the director of the Ragged School Union, and MrWiison, Premier of Wostralia, are passengers. Tiie object of Sir John Kirk’s visit is to meet workers connected with the ragged schools and investigate their views on placing boys and girls on the land. DOMINION HORSE-DEALER FINED (Received 9, 9.10 a.m.) Sydney, August 9. Alexander Phillips, an Auckland horse-dealer, was lined £39 ior ovadinig the payment of Customs duty on twelve gold rings brought from Now Zealand. STEAMER FREIGHTS. Melbourne, August 9.' In reply to an enquiry by Mr Tudor, four big shipping companies intimated that they had no intention of reducing freights now the Suez Canal charges wore lowered. They gave as a reason the ever-increasing demands in Australia in connection with wages. DIAMOND MINING. (Received 9, 10.15 a.m.) Sydney, August 9. Increased success is attending the efforts of the diamond miners at Copeton. A party secured 250 carats in a few days. The stones are of good quality. TROUBLE AVOIDED. Sydney, August 9. The trouble anticipated on arrival of the Minfcaro was avoided by the vessel’s return to Cape Moreton. MAWSON ’S EXPEDITION. Melbourne, August 9. The Acting-Premier declined to assist Dr. Mawson’s expedition, holding that it was a matter for the Commonwealth. SAILED FOR NEW ZEALAND. Hobart, August 9. The Ennedalo has sailed for New Zealand.